The Russian Days of the Week I was particularly amused recently while watching “Downton Abbey,” when Maggie Smith’s character asked, “What is a weekend?” Sadly, not …
20 Typical Jokes in Russian There are two main types of jokes in Russian: шутки (jokes), which are short and punchy, and анекдоты (anecdotes). The …
8 Polite Ways to Say Please in Russian Russian culture values politeness, especially with anyone older or of higher social status than you. Although I’m an adult now, …
17 Ways to Say “Yes” in Russian Russian is a rich language with many wonderful ways to say what you really mean, so there absolutely are more …
60 Vegetables in Russian Forget fancy caviar, Russia’s culinary soul shines through its humble vegetables. From borscht’s vibrant crimson to shchi’s comforting cabbage, these …
35 Beautiful Russian Words There are a number of ways to express beauty in Russian, and many words that are, themselves, beautiful. Discover some …
A Simple Guide to Months in Russian Learn all about the months in Russian with this blog guide to months, seasons and seasonal events in Russian. Find …
53 Compliments in Russian How do you give someone a compliment in Russian? From praising appearances to celebrating achievements and personality traits, this blog …
31 Ways to Say Goodbye in Russian Russian, like English, has different ways to say “goodbye” for different occasions. In this guide, learn how to bid your …
Good Night in Russian: Key Words and Phrases If you’re a Russian language learner, knowing how to say “good night” in Russian is very useful. The most common …
